Night Sky

Front

What is the proper name for the star at the end of the Little Dipper?

Back

Polaris

Front

Why can't we see constellations during the day?

Back

The sun is too bright.

Front

How many constellations are there officially?

Back

88

Front

What direction does Polaris point?

Back

North

Front

True or False: All the constellations are visible from anywhere on Earth throughout the year.

Back

False.

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern.

Front

Name one famous constellation that can be seen in the night sky.

Back

Orion.

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

A galaxy that contains our solar system.

Front

What is the difference between a star and a planet?

Back

Stars produce their own light; planets reflect light from stars.

Front

What is the term for the path that the sun appears to take across the sky?

Back

The ecliptic.